Prime Bugner vs Bruno?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ManassaMahler, Jan 2, 2026.


  1. ManassaMahler

    ManassaMahler Active Member Full Member

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    I watched their actual fight a few weeks ago, and seeing the Quarry vs Rahman thread pretty much gave me the whim to make this one.

    In their actual fight Bugner was only 37, but clearly past his best, and it was fairly competitive for a while. So, prime for prime?...
     
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  2. crixus85

    crixus85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bugner, all the way. Bruno would be huffing and puffing after a few rounds, never mind 15, and wouldn’t last the distance. Aussie Joe’s skill and durability would wear Frank out.
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I've got Bugner winning either close but unanimous decision, or big Frank tires by the latter rounds and gets stopped.
     
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  4. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    If Joe gets out the early rounds he wins points of late stoppage. Doing that against a puncher like Bruno is easier said than done.
     
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  5. jarama

    jarama Active Member Full Member

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    Bugner for me, I think it would be a close fight but Joe has the chin to hold up Big Frank's bombs
     
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